Barthel graduates from Basic Combat training

Army Pvt. Andrew G. Barthel has graduated from Basic Combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.

Barthel is the son of Roger Barthel of Park Meadows Drive, Littleton and Jean Lundy of S. Iris St., Lakewood.

He is a 2008 graduate of Mullen High School, Denver.